COVID numbers in Michigan are declining, an upcoming "endemic" is uncertain

COVID numbers in Michigan are declining, an upcoming "endemic" is uncertain

Mask requirements across the nation are being rescinded as infections rates decline. Doctors are hopeful but uncertain about what's next.

Mask requirements across the nation are being rescinded as infections rates decline. Doctors are hopeful but uncertain about what's next.

Expert: Options available for nurses with burnout - but want to stay in healthcare

Expert: Options available for nurses with burnout - but want to stay in healthcare

"Nurses are at a pivotal point where we have a great deal of nurses retiring from the profession," she said. "We have several nurses, all over the country right now, that are at a point of burnout.

"Nurses are at a pivotal point where we have a great deal of nurses retiring from the profession," she said. "We have several nurses, all over the country right now, that are at a point of burnout.

Ivermectin does not prevent severe COVID-19 illness, study finds

Ivermectin does not prevent severe COVID-19 illness, study finds

A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.

A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.

Michigan mom needs help after baby born with inoperable throat cancer

Michigan mom needs help after baby born with inoperable throat cancer

The mom of a newborn says her attention and urging doctors to take a closer look is saving her infant daughter's life after she was born with a very rare and inoperable throat cancer.

The mom of a newborn says her attention and urging doctors to take a closer look is saving her infant daughter's life after she was born with a very rare and inoperable throat cancer.

Wayne County rescinds school face mask rule Thursday

Wayne County rescinds school face mask rule Thursday

On Wednesday, the state health department said it was lifting its recommendation that face masks be worn in public settings like schools, following a depression in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.

On Wednesday, the state health department said it was lifting its recommendation that face masks be worn in public settings like schools, following a depression in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.

As Michigan lowers mask recommendations, a new study finds 73% of Americans are immune to omicron

As Michigan lowers mask recommendations, a new study finds 73% of Americans are immune to omicron

The volume of reported and unreported COVID-19 cases from the recent wave, mixed with the vaccine and booster rates among Americans could offer enough protection countrywide that future spikes will spark far less disruption to society in the coming months.

The volume of reported and unreported COVID-19 cases from the recent wave, mixed with the vaccine and booster rates among Americans could offer enough protection countrywide that future spikes will spark far less disruption to society in the coming months.

State drops masking indoors recommendation, but expert says it may be too soon

State drops masking indoors recommendation, but expert says it may be too soon

Michigan is dropping its masking recommendation indoors including schools, but the message isn’t that simple. The state's health department still encourages masks if you’re in a high-risk area.

Michigan is dropping its masking recommendation indoors including schools, but the message isn’t that simple. The state's health department still encourages masks if you’re in a high-risk area.

COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant women may protect newborns, study shows

COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant women may protect newborns, study shows

The study showed the completion of vaccination during pregnancy was associated with reduced risk for COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in newborn babies.

The study showed the completion of vaccination during pregnancy was associated with reduced risk for COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in newborn babies.

Michigan ends mask recommendation for indoor public settings, including schools

Michigan ends mask recommendation for indoor public settings, including schools

Response, recovery, readiness - those are the three stages that the Michigan health department will use to designate different phases of the pandemic as the spread of COVID-19 diminishes from an unprecedented public health crisis into a facet of daily life.

Response, recovery, readiness - those are the three stages that the Michigan health department will use to designate different phases of the pandemic as the spread of COVID-19 diminishes from an unprecedented public health crisis into a facet of daily life.

Lifting weights for 3 seconds a day increases muscle strength, study suggests

Lifting weights for 3 seconds a day increases muscle strength, study suggests

Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.

Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.

MotorCity Casino lifts mask requirement for guests vaccinated against COVID-19

MotorCity Casino lifts mask requirement for guests vaccinated against COVID-19

According to the Detroit casino's website, beginning at 8 a.m. on Feb. 17, anyone who has completed their full series of vaccine shots will no longer need to where face coverings.

According to the Detroit casino's website, beginning at 8 a.m. on Feb. 17, anyone who has completed their full series of vaccine shots will no longer need to where face coverings.

Ann Arbor schools plan to keep mask mandate - despite Washtenaw County lifting it

Ann Arbor schools plan to keep mask mandate - despite Washtenaw County lifting it

"I know no one asked for the situation, nobody is happy about it, nobody likes it," Lucas said. "But we can’t return to a normal that isn’t here anymore."

"I know no one asked for the situation, nobody is happy about it, nobody likes it," Lucas said. "But we can’t return to a normal that isn’t here anymore."

Indiana weight-loss star Lexi Reed hospitalized for organ failure: report

Indiana weight-loss star Lexi Reed hospitalized for organ failure: report

Weight loss influencer Lexi Reed of Indiana has been in a hospital for about a month, ever since "her organs started failing," her husband Danny reportedly said this week.

Weight loss influencer Lexi Reed of Indiana has been in a hospital for about a month, ever since "her organs started failing," her husband Danny reportedly said this week.

Masks help prevent COVID-19, yet another study shows

Masks help prevent COVID-19, yet another study shows

The study found that consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive COVID-19 test.

The study found that consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive COVID-19 test.